As winter approaches areas in the Northern Hemisphere, consumer minds turn naturally towards cosy knitwear and after a long summer of climate-crisis headlines, shopping sustainably is becoming even more important. The longevity of wool makes it one of the most environmentally-friendly natural fibres around. As a natural and biodegradable fibre,...
Yearly Archive: 2019
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Fox & Lillie Rural Sponsors Wedderburn Shearing School
Read MoreWith the Australian wool industry facing continuing to face a shortage of shearers and woolhandlers, shearing schools such as Wedderburn’s, in north Victoria are crucial in providing entry level training to individuals wishing to pursue a career in the wool trade. Seven students recently completed the Wedderburn two-week intensive Shearing...
Week 16 Wool Market Review
Read MoreAWIS WOOL MARKET REVIEW Week Ending 18 October 2019 (Week 16). The AWEX EMI finished at 1517¢, 26¢ lower (-1.7%) in Australian currency and 12¢ lower (-1.2%) in US currency at sales in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle this week. 35,351 bales were on offer nationally, compared with 28,149 bales last...
Week 15 Wool Market Report
Read MoreAWIS WOOL MARKET REVIEW Week Ending 11 October 2019 (Week 15). The AWEX EMI finished 32¢ higher (+2.1%) in Australian currency and 26¢ higher (+2.6%) in US currency at sales in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle this week. 28,149 bales were on offer nationally, compared with 33,548 bales last sale. 7.7%...
Ethical, Sustainable, Profitable wool production wins two Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Read MoreThe Finnegan family wool-producing farm, Kia Ora, has won the Small and Medium Enterprises category Award and the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards for their cross-operational commitment to sustainability. E.S.P. or Ethical, Sustainable, Profitable wool production is now a feature of the farm, just...
Yumbah honoured with the Primary Producer award at the 2019 Victorian Seafood Industry Awards
Read MoreFox & Lillie is a major shareholder in Yumbah Aquaculture, the largest abalone farming enterprise in the Southern Hemisphere. The Seafood Industry Awards recently announce the winners of the 2019 Victorian Seafood Industry Awards. Primary Producer – Yumbah Aquaculture Seafood Business (Large) – Mainstream Aquaculture Seafood Business (Small) – The...
Wedderburn Shearing School
Read MoreWedderburn Community House in partnership with Fox & Lillie Rural, Shearer & Wool Handlers Inc. and the local branch of the VFF, present Wedderburn Shearing School 2019. Taking place in September/October 2019, Wedderburn Shearing School hosts 12 students over two weeks for intense training in shearing and wool handling. At...
Australian wool prices under big pressure
Read MoreThe price of wool is falling steeply as China’s textile industry feels the fallout from the trade war with the United States, and European economies weaken. with industry leaders bracing for worse to come. Australian wool prices are back to 2016 levels with growers withdrawing bales from auctions after more...
Young wool growers awarded Fox & Lillie Rural’s student scholarships
Read MoreAmy Jackson and Amy Pilgrim were awarded Fox & Lillie Rural’s 2018/2019 scholarships, aimed at providing Longerenong Agriculture College students with financial assistance towards their tuition fees. Fox & Lillie has been awarding student scholarships at Longerenong College since 2016, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the industry....
Shearing Shed Safety, Design & Preparation Workshop, Wellington
Read MoreFox & Lillie Rural are pleased to invite you to catch up on all the latest in shearing shed innovation and safety advancements. Date: Friday 6th September 2019 Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm Location: ‘Ringwood’, 115 Ringwood Road, Wellington NSW From Wellington take Parkes Road, turn right onto Suntop Road and...